Copyright & DMCA

If someone uploads your copyrighted work to GolemDrive without your permission, you have the right to have it taken down. GolemDrive follows the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) process and also complies with EU Digital Services Act requirements.

Filing a takedown notice

If you find your copyrighted content being shared without authorization, here’s how to request its removal:

1. Go to the DMCA page (found in the footer or help section)
2. Fill out the takedown notice form with the following information:
   • Your name and contact information
   • A description of the copyrighted work you own
   • Links to or descriptions of the infringing content on GolemDrive
   • A statement that you believe the use is not authorized
   • Your signature (electronic is fine)
3. Submit the form

The GolemDrive team reviews every takedown request. Expect a response within a few business days.

What happens after you file

Once a valid takedown notice is received, the GolemDrive team will:

1. Review the notice for completeness
2. Remove or disable access to the reported content if the claim is valid
3. Notify the user who uploaded the content

The uploader will be informed that their content was taken down and why.

Counter-notices

If your content was taken down and you believe it was a mistake — maybe you actually own the rights, or the content falls under fair use — you can file a counter-notice.

1. Go to the DMCA page
2. Select File a Counter-Notice
3. Provide your information and explain why the takedown was incorrect
4. Submit

The original claimant will then have a window to pursue legal action. If they don’t, your content may be restored.

EU Digital Services Act

GolemDrive follows the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) requirements for content moderation. This means transparent handling of reports, clear communication with all parties involved, and the ability to appeal decisions.

Important things to know

• False claims are illegal. Filing a fraudulent DMCA takedown notice is a legal offense. Only file if you genuinely own the copyright to the content in question.
• For partners: if a file you earn revenue from receives a valid DMCA takedown, earnings on that file are forfeited. You won’t receive payouts for content that violates someone else’s copyright.
• Both sides get a fair process. The takedown and counter-notice system exists so that legitimate copyright holders are protected, while content creators aren’t unfairly silenced.

Timeline

Step	Typical timeframe
Takedown review	A few business days
Content removal (if valid)	After review is complete
Counter-notice window	As specified by law
Content restoration (if no legal action)	After counter-notice window closes